Every year, thousands of people—smart and stupid, rich and poor—fall victim to moving fraud, according to the “Protect Your Move” campaign by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. As if it wasn’t already stressful enough to pack … [Read more...]
So How’s the Market? April 2016
The market still is sizzling. The inventory is still not growing at a very fast pace; however, there was a 33% increase in listings taken in March over February of this year. It’s amazing how Denver has sustained … [Read more...]
So You Wanna Buy a House? Clean Up Your Credit Score
It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of buying a home. You’ve got it all planned out: a five-bedroom home in your favorite neighborhood with a manicured lawn and—why not?—a nice pool. Realtor.com has kicked off … [Read more...]
Why the Guy Who Paid Off His Mortgage in 3 Years Isn’t as Smart as You Think
You’ve gotta hand it to Sean Cooper: In a mere three years, this Toronto homeowner made epic sacrifices to pay off a $255,000 mortgage on his $425,000 house. His reason: “For a lot of people, their mortgage is like a life sentence,” the … [Read more...]
So You Wanna Sell Your Home? Whip It Into Shape
If you’re looking to sell your home, you’d better get cracking now. After all, it’s not as easy as slapping an ad on Craigslist; if you want your humble abode to stand out from the competition, that could take months to do … [Read more...]
The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers
Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a home is anxiety-inducing. But actually making an offer? That’s a whole different level of panic. Are you choosing the right one? What if you buy … [Read more...]
How Millennials Make the Rent, and the Mortgage, in Denver
There’s a land of jobs and money where the weather is fine, the air is crisp and the views are well above average. It’s Denver, CO, and its recent discovery by millennials and retirees is starting to show in its … [Read more...]
8 Things Your Interior Designer Wishes You Knew
If you’re a décor nerd who’s finally saved up the cash and the nerve to work with an interior designer, we’re sure you’re stoked. Finally, someone to transform all of your amateur ideas and HGTV fantasies into something tangible, … [Read more...]
Top 6 Reasons to Not Buy a Home—Debunked
You? Buy a home? If that prospect sounds as unlikely as your becoming the next U.S. president—well, this campaign season has shown us that anything can happen. Sure, amassing the funds and slogging through the … [Read more...]
4 Home Improvements That Can Lower (or Eliminate) Your Tax Bill
We know. It’s tax season and you’re knee-deep in paperwork and you already dipped into your savings to remodel your home last year and now you have to pay more money to the IRS and you just want it all to end … [Read more...]